Kitty Litter Boxes – Happy Cats Happy Cat Owners
There are a wide variety of kitty litter boxes available to keep a cat healthy and happy and that ease the difficulties for the owner from cleaning and odors. Each type has advantages and disadvantages and it is up to the owner to find the best kitty litter box both for the home and for the cat.
Fortunately, cats like to clean up after themselves, and choosing a good kitty litter box allows them to do that in a place that is not an eyesore in your home. The best kitty litter boxes are made from durable plastic. These will not absorb the odors from the cats waste and they are easy to clean. The basic types of kitty litter boxes are the standard tray box, the hooded box and the self-cleaning box. Tray boxes come in smaller sizes for small kittens that have low, 2- to 3-inch sides, or larger ones for adult cats with 4-inch or larger sides. Tray boxes are the most inexpensive of kitty litter boxes, they are easily accessed to scoop up waste, they don’t take up a lot of room in your house and they are easy for the cat to get into and out of. However, the easy access also means that dogs and children can access the box and the cat can easily scatter litter over the side. In addition, a dirty tray box does not control the odor as well as hooded or self-cleaning boxes. Hooded kitty litter boxes keep the litter better controlled because the cat cannot scatter it as easily. They also contain the odors better than tray boxes, but this also means that these odors are trapped inside and therefore they need to be cleaned more often than tray boxes. They are not as easily accessible for dogs or children, but they may also be harder to scoop. While some cats may appreciate the privacy afforded by a hooded kitty litter box, others may find it difficult to find a comfortable position to squat under the hood. They also tend to cost a bit more than a tray box and they take up more room in your home. Self-cleaning kitty litter boxes are the most expensive. They automatically sift solid material from the litter and store it in a plastic bag for easy disposal. Thus, they are extremely convenient and can be worth the expense for owners who prefer to clean their kitty litter box as rarely as possible. However, the self-cleaning mechanism does make some noise, and some cats may be wary of using these boxes. Experts say that there should be one kitty litter box for each cat in a home, but there are many homes with cats that are content sharing a box. It is really up to the individual owner, or more likely, the individual cats. No matter how many are used, each kitty litter box should be located in a quiet, low traffic area that the cat considers safe. With the proper size, location, and cleanliness, your cat can have a bathroom it is happy to use.
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